Sorry for the long delay but I needed a vacation. I still do. Real life sometimes sucks. Lol. But I just dropping this one and I probably wont be back for another week. Thanks for all the feedback and pm in my inbox. Sorry its not beta'd this time around.
What it takes
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Rated M- for sexuality, violence & language
Pairings: Bo/Lauren
Chapter 9-Manilla
It had been one month into the process of turning Lauren's serum into a working agent. They were calling it Formula 41 aka the cure to most cancers. The work Lauren had accomplished over the last 6 years was just the tip of the iceberg but Evony and her people had pieced enough of it and some of her old samples to begin the process. The dark haired woman walked around the large medical plant covered in head to toe in protective gear. She stood on the high plank raised high above the day workers, as they toiled over the machines.
"I can't believe of all the places in the world this is where we had to set up shop" Evony said to Collette as they toured the plant. "It's sweltering in this heap" she complained.
"Yes ma'am but it's also labor cheap and outside of the reach of the Ash" her assistant reminded her as they approached the gate. Evony stripped out of her protective gear.
"How long until we can run trials, it's been a month since Dr. Bitch nuked our pharmaceutical plant in Nova Scotia" Evony said slipping on her sling back high heels and pushing the door out into the heated island night.
Collette followed quickly behind and Derek and David pulled up in secured vehicle. "I know but we can't rush this. Besides if we fail we know exactly where to find her and the little girl" Collette said.
Derek opened the door for the ladies looking briskly around before hopping in the front seat. His brother pulled them off slowly not drawing attention to the truck. He turned in seat handing the dark haired woman a file.
"This ma'am is the current whereabouts of the doctor and her daughter" he said as she flipped though the file. "As you can see, they're still holed up in Toronto, under the Ash's protection. The little girl lives with the succubus. The doctor is staying on the Ash's compound, apparently she is improving. If we could ever get our hands on her blood work" he trailed off turning back in his seat to stare out into the night.
"We could have a backup plan if Formula 41 fails in human test trials" Collette finished.
Evony licked her bottom lip as she stared out the passenger side window. "So we keep tabs on the doc and family and continue on with our work. But know this, I could care less about the human trials. It the ones on the Fae I'm interested in" she smiled cruelly. "It won't take Lauren long to figure out our true plan and then she will come to me."
"This is dangerous Ma'am" Collette said
"It's the only way to live life Collette. The only way" Evony laughed.
Toronto, Canada
All I want is you
All I want is you (now)
All I want is you now
Now that you're gone, gone, gone
Cause being your friend was killing me softly
Hear voices
Wondering where I went wrong
It was my fault, in the wrong time,
I wonder so often, regret gets exhausting
"What are you doing?" Isabel asked as she licked her lollipop. Lauren stood in her bra and jeans. She didn't know why she was so nervous. It was a simple meet and greet with the principal of her daughters new school. Yet this would be the first time she and Bo appeared as if they were together. She didn't think the staff faculty needed to know the inside details of her personal life and showing up without Isabel's other parent would just send tongues wagging sooner or later.
"Looking for a shirt and take that out of your mouth, you'll ruin your teeth" she said distracted as she flipped through the many hanging shirts in her closet.
"Mami can mom go to school shopping with us" Isabel said excitedly as she bounced up and down on the bed. Lauren turned abruptly a smile on her face as she made her way over, holding her hands out to stop her little bundle of energy from bouncing right off the bed.
"Isabel, are you trying to knock yourself out? Safety first" she admonished as she received Bo's trademark pout. Sitting the little girl down on the bed, she kissed the top of her disheveled head and went back to finding an appropriate shirt. "Also school doesn't start for two more months hunny."
"But you're going to school today with mom ain't you" Izzy said rolling on her back on the bed, still licking her lollipop. Lauren smiled as she looked at her daughter on her bed. "Its aren't you? and Izzy you are a mess" Lauren sighed. "You need a bath and we have an appointment. Your mom's gonna be here soon"
"What appointment?" Isabel said kicking her feet absentmindedly.
Lauren finally found the dress shirt and tailored jacket to go with her slacks. She turned making her way to the bed. "Your mother and I are going to enroll you into school sweetie, so you need to get in the bath." Lauren said tweaking her little nose.
"Can't I take a shower like mama" she pouted adorably.
"No you may not because I don't have time to blow dry the mess of curls that will become your hair" Lauren grinned giving a wild tress a tug. "Now scoot" she said pulling the little girl by the hands and giving her a push towards her bathroom. It was a few moments later when she heard the buzzer at her door.
"Hey" Bo said as she stood outside Lauren's door. Lauren froze her eyes raking over the succubus. Bo was dressed in a red pencil skirt that covered her form just tight enough and stopped mid thigh, which was modest for her. She was wearing a matching tailored red jacket with a low v cut and three large black buttons. The blonds' eyes traveled down toned legs to delicate feet that were presently housed in 4inch red sling backs.
"Hello, am I early?" Bo asked a smirk on her face as Lauren blushed at being caught ogling her.
"What? No. I mean, yes but we're not ready" Lauren said awkwardly as she back up into the living room.
"You, Lauren Lewis not ready" Bo teased her as she walked by the blond. She was practically blinded by the blonds' aura. But much like the last 4 weeks she was enduring the off and on waves of Lauren's desire. They agreed to work on the simple things and that meant no sex. By now it was literally killing the succubus.
"Your daughter takes more after you than we thought. She just hopped into the bath." Lauren smiled meekly. "I've learned that schedules mean nothing to children" she smiled
Bo smiled back at her as she sat down on the love seat. "Yea I learned that too. Which is why we're always late getting here in the mornings" she chuckled.
"It doesn't help that you're not a morning person Bo or that you let her stay up until she passes out on the couch either" Lauren raised an eyebrow.
"Yea, probably not" Bo said bashfully. "But I'm not as good at the rule thing as you are Lauren" Bo mumbled.
"Maybe not but we agreed" Lauren reminded her carefully. "She needs her rest and she needs to be on a schedule. Try and keep it" she pleaded.
"Ok, I'll try harder" Bo said nodding her head.
"MAMA!" Isabel screeched as she ran into the living room tumbling into Bo's arms.
"Careful baby" Bo grinned as she lifted her up. "Where are you clothes." She laughed at the little girl who was wearing only her Disney Princess Collection panties.
Lauren shook her head. Her daughter was already an exhibitionist. "Isabel, hun, we need to get you dressed or we'll be late"
"Can mama help me" the little girl asked curling up into Bo's lap. "Please?"
"Yea please" Bo grinned as Lauren narrowed her eyes with slight smile. The two of them together were hard to deny.
"Sure, just don't be too long" Lauren said as she reached for briefcase.
"Thanks ma!" Isabel grinned as she ran into Laurens legs and wrapped her arms around them. "You're the best"
"Remember that the next time I ground you" Lauren mumbled as the little girl disappeared dragging Bo with her.
1 hour later
It took a while but the trio finally made it Eastside Regency School for the Gifted. Bo frowned uneasily as she stared at the marble floors. "Are we sure about this place" she whispered to Lauren.
Isabel was sandwiched between them in the waiting room.
"Yes we are" Lauren said under her breath.
"I know what you said but this place looks uptight. I mean did you see that secretary? She had a stick up her ass a mile long" Bo muttered as she pulled her skirt down for the third time since they entered the office.
"Bo" Lauren warned as Isabel giggled between them.
"I can hear you guys" she grinned looking up between her mothers.
"Of course you can" Lauren muttered giving Bo the death glare.
"What?" Bo said innocently. "I'm just saying"
"I know but we agreed" Lauren countered.
"No you pulled the "I'm in charge" card" Bo said
"Dr. Lewis and Ms. Dennis?" the stuck up secretary said as she opened the door. "The chancellor will see you now. Would it be ok if I gave little Isabel the tour of the school" she asked as Lauren stiffened.
"Let her go babe, the Ash assured us of this places security" Bo whispered as Lauren nodded.
"Ok sweetie, go with the lady and we'll see you soon ok" Bo said picking her up and giving her kiss on the cheek. Lauren stood next to her as the succubus placed her feet on the ground. Lauren smoothed out her little blue and white dress.
"Don't worry mami" Izzy whispered kissed her cheek. The adults watched as she exited with the secretary and soon found themselves seating before an older black lady with a short cut hair do. She was regal and emitted authority.
"Hello Lauren, it's good to see you again" she smiled as Lauren face slacked with recognition.
"Elder Gibson?" she asked in a gasp as Bo looked on. "I thought you had retired from the council. Is this what you do now?"
"Yes, it's a nice little job and I do it as a favor to the Ash" She smiled as she flipped through Isabel's file. "The ash told me all about your case and we both agree that Eastside would be the best fit for your little girl."
"Excuse me, not to be rude but-"Bo interjected
"And yet somehow you will be rude" the Chancellor said with a smirk.
"Bo" Lauren warned.
"No" Bo's hand flew up stopping her. "We agreed we'd make decisions between us, not you, me , the ash and some lady" Bo said angrily. "What makes you think my kid will do well here in this stuck up hole of school"
Lauren covered her face mortified. "Do you ever think before you speak?" she asked as Bo ignored her.
"It's a fair question" Ms. Gibson smiled. "We think your kid as you put it, will do well here because it's a nice mix of human/light fae students. Notice I said Light Fae. We don't mix with the dark and as I have heard that is what you are looking for with your child. Safety.
Bo frowned looking at Lauren.
"I understand you are not one for following rules but this is a safe place for your daughter and its security is the highest in the land. She'll love it here" The woman said kindly.
"I can't thank you enough for even seeing us, I know school starts soon" Lauren said gratefully.
"Of course Lauren, there isn't anything that the office of the ash wouldn't do for you and even your hard headed mate" she smirked at Bo who simply shrugged. "Trick and I go way back, I'm not surprised at your hot headedness it's an inherited trait. I look forward to seeing who your daughter takes after the most.
"Well" Lauren interjected quickly feeling Bo tense up. "She can be adventurous but over all she's pretty level headed. She has a mischievous streak a mile long I admit but she's very intelligent and she can sense emotions and read aura's already. That makes her a little cocky I'm afraid" Lauren finished apologetically while Bo smiled proudly.
"I see that in her file" Ms. Gibson said softly. "I see also that she's been in organized school since she was four. I assume she knows the rules"
"yes" Lauren said flatly
"What rules?" Bo asked looking between them.
"The rules Bo, fae children are taught not to draw attention to themselves via their abilities. Usually this occurs at puberty or at least 12 yrs old but since our daughter seems to have come into some of her powers early" Lauren stated.
"Imagine that, our daughter an over achiever already" Bo smirked and Lauren rolled her eyes upward.
"Lauren when did you first notice her display any fae ability?" Ms. Gibson asked.
"I would say around 6 months" Lauren said thoughtfully.
"Six months" the women said in unison.
Lauren hid a proud smiled nodding her head. "The emotion part of her ability. If I was upset she would be near inconsolable. It wasn't until I realized she was feeding off my emotions that I realized what was going on. But we've practiced for a few years at control and blocking others emotions out." Lauren replied.
"You are the queen of blocking things out" Bo quipped as Lauren tensed giving her a hard look.
"Well, I think Isabel will work out here. I'm glad you two came in and I look forward to the start of school, September 1st . Here is the school calendar and the list of items she will need. You'll see we are a uniform school so please try and get her those items also." She smiled looking at Bo's short skirt. "Also skirts are allowed to just above the knee" she smirked at Bo who frowned.
"Right, I can see those PTA meetings are gonna be so much fun" Bo muttered as they stood, Lauren thanking the woman yet again as they were escorted out.
"Sooo thanks for letting me come" Bo said leaning against a locker. She smiled softly as Lauren who mimicked her actions. They stared at each other across the hall.
"You don't have to thank me Bo, it was to do with our daughter nothing more" Lauren said shortly avoiding Bo's eyes. The brunette nodded silently pushing herself off the locker.
"Right I suppose I'll pick her up tonight around 7" Bo said turning to leave.
"Wait!" Lauren said fighting with herself. Bo turned slowly around looking into dark hazel eyes. "I didn't mean that to sound so bitchy…I'm sorry."
"It's ok I can take it" Bo said honestly.
Right of course…well I just wanted to say." Lauren sighed. "nothing"
Bo watched her carefully, deciding to take a chance she moved into Lauren's personal space. Lauren found herself pressed against the locker, Bo's body just inches away from hers. Bo took a small step towards her, her mouth just centimeters from Lauren's lips. Lauren shuddered as a soft hand caressed her neck. "I thought you were using Diona to take your chi Lauren" the brunette said softly, her words a whisper against Lauren's jaw.
"I..um I did, or I tried" Lauren swallowed, the tension in her body curled up like a bow. "It's hard being close to a stranger. That's not who I am"
"It's nothing personal Lauren, isn't that right? You need your medicine" Bo breathed out her nose nuzzling into the blonds neck. "You're not feeling well, I can sense it"
Lauren's hands settled on the Bo's shoulders. "I've been busy trying to"
"Make up your mind whether you were going to ask me for help" Bo mused gently kissing her neck. "Have you decided?" she whispered.
"Bo, we're at a school" Lauren said shakily.
"You're right" Bo said using all her willpower to step back just a bit. She stared into Lauren's eyes. "Just a quickie then..for the medicine" her eyes twinkled. Her lips pressed and covered Lauren's, her teeth tugging at the blonds bottom lip before a suppressed moan tore from the blond. Their tongues clashed as they both moaned and Laurens hands gripped the brunette's shoulders hard. Bo slowly began to pull her chi from her body, the feeling making her dizzy with need and her body tremulous from the slight pain of the pull. It stopped as abruptly as it had started, Bo stepping away from Lauren shaking her head, her eyes blazing blue.
"What are you doing to mami" Isabel asked her head cocked to the side. The bitch secretary looked on with a smirk as she turned on her heel and walked inside the office. "And why are your eyes glowing"
Bo groaned closing her eyes tightly. It was gonna be a long day.
Later on
Bo and Lauren sat in a booth at the back of Chuck E. Cheese watching their daughter demolished another slice of cheese pizza. Lauren frowned as the little girl grabbed her juice and sipped. "Chuck E. Cheese" she said towards Bo. "There is no nutritional value in the food here. And there are germs everywhere. You are not going into that ball pit" she said towards her daughter. "Give me your hands" she said pulling out a wet one wipe.
"Good god Lauren when did you become such a germaphobe" Bo teased her.
"When she gets a virus you're sitting up with her" Lauren said as she dabbed at Izzy's face.
"mommmm" she complained. "I'm still eating" she grumbled. "And I can wipe my own face"
"Yes but not well" Lauren countered.
"Stop wiping my face ma and tell me what you and mama where doing at school. I saw you kissing" she grinned widely. "Why'd did your eyes change colors"
Lauren blushed. "Actually sweetheart, your mother is a uh. Well she's a succubus or her species is derived from Succubai-
"Succu what?" Izzy stopped chewing to stare at the adults. "huh?"
"Right and she well, she' is a very 100% healthy succubus and well her abilities, when um..well worked into a ..a.. a..st-tate of arousal-
"State of what? Mami what are you talking about" Isabel asked cocking her head to the side.
"Nice one doctor" Bo snickered. "Bird and Bees at six?"
"Oh shut up…please take over great parenting sage" Lauren said sitting back into her chair and folding her arms over her chest.
"Listen kid" Bo said leaning forward. "All you need to know is that my abilities involve touching. Kissing is part of the touching" Bo said flatly. "Your ma is sick and I..well I am helping her get better and she needs..she needs me to kiss her booboos" Bo said proudly.
"Booboos?" Lauren laughed.
"Shut it" Bo muttered.
"I didn't see any booboos, are you hurt mami" Izzy said concerned.
"On the inside hunny but I'm doing better" Lauren said quickly.
"okk but what was that blue stuff coming out of your mouth" Izzy pushed.
"That is grown up stuff and I'll tell you all about it when you're 16" Bo said happily. "Subject closed"
"That's it?" Lauren asked her smirking. "That's answering her questions"
"Yes it is" Bo said cheekily. "And then there's this…"Sweetie how would you like to go play in the ball pit?"
"NO BALL PITT!" Lauren said sitting up quickly
"Yes!" Izzy shouted before she disappeared towards the pitt. Bo smirking after her. "Come on mom, don't be a wuss" she teased Lauren.
Lauren watched them bounce with other kids into what she considered virus haven. "I am not coming in there" she stated "Bo you realize you're wearing the worlds shortest skirt" Lauren yelled through the netting.
"No but I'm glad you noticed Dr" Bo grinned wickedly. "Come in"
"Come on mom!" Izzy begged.
"Isabel Lewis"
"Please"
"oh god…I can't believe I'm doing this"
"Lauren relax, you can only die once. I think the tumor has a head start on the germs" Bo snickered.
"Very funny"
"You know I meant it with all the love in my heart"
"You're a brat"
Later that night
"I think she's out for the count" Lauren smiled as Bo settled down on the couch.
"You know you ruined my pantsuit" Lauren chuckled.
"But you had fun" Bo smiled.
"I did, I still say that place is haven for all types of germs"
"ya ya ya. How are you feeling" Bo asked softly as she watched the blond peel off her jacket.
"I could be better" Lauren admitted. "I feel a bit better thank you"
"I think I can find someone else. Did she do something Lauren. I swear I'll kick her ass if she did" Bo threatened.
" No Bo please. It wasn't anything like that. I just didn't feel comfortable" Lauren admitted shyly.
"Lauren you need this, I don't want you to get sicker" Bo said genuinely. She stood up grabbing her purse. "I think I know the name of another succubus. I don't run into many of them but she's was pretty cool, her name is Gina. She's a brunette if it helps" Bo smirked
Lauren stopped the brunette's hands. "I don't want Gina or Diona to touch me or do anything to me Bo. I'd feel better if it was you" she admitted.
"You would?" Bo said thunderstruck. "You hate me"
"I don't hate you"
"You really don't like me though"
"Yea but I need you and if we set some ground rules it might work. IF you're willing"
"I'm willing"
"I see that"
"So what rules are these?"
"Um, well, no more kissing. Kissing you clouds things for me. I know you need to obviously pull chi but no active kissing" Lauren said softly.
"That's makes things more difficult but ok.
"And no um.. well. No …Oral" Lauren stammered watching the look of shock and distress on the succubus face. She knew she was pushing it with this last point.
Bo leaned back into the sofa silently. Her eyes blinked as she bit her bottom lip. Lauren could only watch her as the silence engulfed them.
"Look if it's too much for you" Lauren said distressed. In the month that they had been trying, they hadn't had any physical contact. She was actually proud of herself and of Bo for that much. They'd done things as a family, like trips to the park and dinner and slowly managed to be able to be in each other presence without a fight breaking out. But now she wondered if she was doing the right thing.
Bo stood up abruptly. "Lets go" she breathed out.
"Go?" where to?" Lauren asked dumbly.
"To bed" Bo said simply pulling the blond by the hand and leading her down towards Laurens room.
"Are you sure you can handle it?"
"Are you?"
"I guess we're about to find out" Lauren sighed.
Cause being your friend was killing me softly
Hear voices
Wondering where I went wrong
It was my fault, in the wrong time,
I wonder so often, regret gets exhausting
All I want is you
All I want is you (now)
All I want is you
Tbc…..I know I'm cruel, we'll get the love scene next time. And the of course the aftermath of having sex with your precocious brat down the hallway. LOL. Oh good times.
